Wargo & French has extensive experience with companies whose main business focus is technology. The firm has represented technology companies in litigation matters on the forefront of issues in the information age. In addition to handling traditional intellectual property law issues for these companies, the firm's Technology practice has particular expertise in facilitating web-based transactions and with software licensing and distribution agreements. The practice is also well-equipped to provide counsel on day-to-day issues affecting technology companies, including the use and protection of on-line contracts, as well as the protection and enforcement of trade secret, restrictive covenant, and non-compete agreements.

Representative matters involving technology include:

• Represented a Fortune 50 company in connection with claims for computer theft and unfair competition arising from misuse of the Internet. Obtained a permanent injunction and a judgment against the defendant.
  
  
• Represented an international business class web hosting company in numerous litigation matters across the United States, including defending securities claims and enforcing arbitration provisions in terms of service agreements with customers, including successfully enforcing an arbitration clause entered through a “click wrap” agreement.
  
  
• Represented a real property owner in a federal declaratory judgment action. Obtained summary judgment defeating Plaintiff’s attempt to establish a contract to purchase real property by virtue of an alleged “e-mail signature,” pursuant to the Federal E-Sign Act.
  
  
• Represented an international food conglomerate in federal litigation concerning a multimillion dollar computer software development project.
  
  
• Defended an international web hosting company against a class action filed under the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act, including handling of issues related to internet registrars.

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